Federica Brignone's Potential Comeback at Kronplatz Giant Slalom

Three-time Olympic medallist Federica Brignone could reach a major milestone in her comeback from injury with a potential start in the giant slalom at the Kronplatz World Cup on Tuesday (20 January). The Italian Ski Federation (FISI) announced on Sunday that Brignoni was on a list of nine local athletes in action in Kronplatz. While Brignone is expected to make her return to the slopes, FISI said she would “take part in the morning run and then decide whether or not to compete”. The test has since been cancelled due to high temperatures. Brignone is expected to make an announcement on her next steps on Monday (19 January). The reigning giant slalom world champion is in a race against time to be in her best possible shape at the starting gate in her home Olympics in Milano Cortina 2026 in three weeks. The 2025 overall Crystal Globe winner suffered fractures to the tibia and fibula in her left leg following a serious giant slalom crash during the national championships in Val di Fassa in her final race of the season. She had follow-up surgery since the initial operation and has not raced competitively for nearly 300 days in the build-up to next month’s Olympics.